4/11 PoliticsPA Playbook

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

Barletta announces his Senate campaign’s political director and press secretary, Wagner releases a new internal poll, and Barletta raised $1.26 million in the first quarter. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!

Legislative Election UpdateExclusive: CD-6: Democratic candidate Chrissy Houlahan raised over $740,000 in the first quarter, ending with $1.5 million on hand. “One year ago I launched my campaign for Congress to bring my real world leadership to Washington to fight for Pennsylvania families. I never thought I would run for office and am so grateful for all the support our campaign has received since we launched. In the past year, we have had thousands of donors chip in, held dozens of events across the district, and had hundreds of volunteers gather just under 4,000 petition signatures to get on the ballot.” Houlahan said.

Gubernatorial Election Update Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum endorsed Paul Mango in the Republican primary. “It’s time for conservatives to rally around Paul Mango. It is clear that you and your candidacy are best positioned to take on and defeat Governor Tom Wolf. Patriot Voices and I look forward to helping your campaign in the weeks and months to come – to help you first win the Republican nomination and then defeat Governor Wolf this November,” Santorum said.

StatewideState House Sound Bites: Welfare restrictions begin journey through state HouseState House Sound Bites: SBA Administrator Linda McMahon touts small business assistance in Pa.StateImpact: Pipeline opponents offer their own $10k reward for information on Mariner East vandalismCapitolwire: PA Republican Party acts, sorta, about gubernatorial candidate Mango’s campaign ad. Capitolwire: House committee reports out Medicaid work requirement bill, other welfare-related measure. Capitolwire: Background checks focus of debate at second Judiciary hearing.

PhiladelphiaPhilly Voice: At Temple, a drive to engage students ahead of Pennsylvania primary, mid-termsPhilly Voice: Bill would ban abortions sought because of Down Syndrome diagnosis in PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia Business Journal: Vote on proposed merger of biopharm firms pushed backKYW: PA State Senator, Treasurer Help Constituents With Their Finances In FrankfordWHYY: Delaware health officials warn drug users about tainted heroinPhilly Mag: Bill Introduced in State House Would Kill Philly’s Soda TaxInquirer: Highlights of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony to CongressInquirer: Pa. House advances bill limiting abortions because of Down syndromeInquirer: FBI raid on Trump lawyer’s office: What you need to knowInquirer: GOP brass appeal for unity amid gubernatorial primary fightInquirer: Why it matters that the Delco Dems aren’t endorsing anyone in Pa.’s Fifth Congressional District

Lehigh ValleyMorning Call: 43,000 Pennsylvania drivers must find new insurance before midnight ThursdayMorning Call: In the Lehigh Valley, farmers worry about a possible trade war as well as the weatherReading Eagle: A rising distraction: In Berks and Pennsylvania, texting tickets increaseReading Eagle: State House panel: Able-bodied should work for Medical Assistance

OpinionInquirer: Biting back at academic argument to keep Pa. legislature large | John BaerDaily News: What’s a guy gotta do to get impeached in Trump’s out-of-control America? | Will BunchTribune Review: Trib editorial: Students’ security concerns deserve a better school board receptionPost-Gazette: The Carnegie crown: A vital search for a leader of an essential institutionPatriot News: For this CBS21 veteran, Sinclair’s eerie video is a warning message | OpinionPatriot News: Let’s pass this bill to keep our work zones safe | OpinionPatriot News: When every penny counts, the Pa. Turnpike gets tough on toll scofflaws | EditorialLNP: It is one thing to question a university president pick; it’s quite another to give in to xenophobic impulses